Leinster Junior Colleges Title 2011

St Kieran’s College 2-10

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St Peter’s College, Wexford 0-11

Carlow, 2010/2011

This year St Kieran’s College, a diocesan school, were hoping to retain the Fr. Cosgrave cup, the Leinster Junior A schools title. Trials quickly began and numbers were whittled down to a final squad of 35 players by our trainers Mr. O’ Keeffe and Mr. McCormack. Our season began mid September at home to Good Counsel, New Ross. It was a tough battle but Kieran’s came out on top with a fine inspirational performance from Diarmuid Cody.

Next was the match against Castlecomer, another tough encounter away in Comer’s backyard. Kieran’s came away with a less than convincing win. However man of the match on the day was Patrick Mullen with six wonderful points from play. We were through to the knockout stages which left us with only two weeks to prepare for the semi-final, enough time for challenge matches to be organised.

First challenge match was against Thurles C.B.S, who travelled to the college and this game showed up some problems that needed to be ironed out. We were lucky to come away with a win. The 2nd challenge was away to Blackwater Community School. We suffered a defeat at the hands of the Waterford men, mainly due to the fact that we had 19 wides on the day. Although having lost down in Lismore, most would agree that on that day it was clear that we were just beginning to play as a unit, beginning to play as a team.

Our semi-final was held in Palmerstown on the 14th of October 2010, against worthy opposition in the form of C.B.S Kilkenny. From the throw in they hit us hard, Robbie Fitzpatrick scored some great points for C.B.S in the early stages. Gradually we grafted our way back into the game. We suffered a set back as unfortunately our captain Diarmuid cody had to be substituted due to a shoulder injury. It took extra time at the end of a riveting normal time to separate the sides.

Final day arrived on the 18th of October 2010 in Dr. Cullen Park Carlow. Our opposition St. Peter’s of Wexford went in as favourites. They had beaten Kilkenny C.B.S in the group stages. It would come down to who wanted it more on the day. Three bus loads of our supporters began to arrive just as we were coming out onto the pitch. They were a great help as they gave us that little boost when we needed it. Both sides were evenly matched. Andrew Kennedy stood out for St. Peter’s, at centre back. In the 38thminute Gearoid Kennedy scored the games first goal for Kieran’s. St. Peters responded with a point, only for Kieran’s to score a goal and two points in quick succession. St. Peter’s fought back with three points of their own but it was too little too late and we held out to win on a scoreline of 2:10 to 0:11. The strongest line on the pitch was the St. Kieran’s half back line made up of Harry Wallace, Ricci Drennan and the man of the match Eoin Gough.

 

The Kieran’s Team

Back Row: Simon Rafter, Jack Cotter, William Dooley, Vincent Teehan, Thomas Talbot, Brendan Neary, Gearoid Kennedy.

3rd Row: Ciaran Breen, Cillian Cantwell, Patrick Mullen, James Maher, Sean O’ Callaghan, Chris Bolger, Mark Butler, Josh Haines.

2nd Row: James Deasy, Kevin Mullen, Ricci Drennan, Stephen Farrell, Michael O’ Neill, Harry Wallace, Shane O’ Brien,

Front Row: Mr John O’Keeffe (Trainer), James Tyrell, Bill Carrigan, Graham English, Eoin Gough (Vice Captain), Diarmuid Cody (Captain), Patrick Hickey, Shane Parsons, Cormac Connolly, Mr David McCormack (Trainer)

Absent from the team photo: Dylan O’ Shea, Shane O’Brien

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Key Dates

Key Dates (Academic Year 2025/2026)

Please note: It may be necessary to reschedule some of the below times and dates. Please check the school website throughout the year for confirmation of the most up to date information.

August
Wednesday 20th
Staff Day (No school for students)
Thursday 21st
6th Years return at 8:50
Friday 22nd
3rd Year students return 8:50am / 1st Year Induction at 11am
Monday 25th
2nd / 5th Years and TY students return to school at 8:50am
September
Monday 15th
Open Evening (Provisional)
Friday 19th
Sports Day (Provisional)
Monday 22nd
Free Day (No school for students) (Provisional)
October
Monday 6th - Friday 10th
October Exams (Provisional)
Monday 13th - Friday 24th
TY Work Experience (Provisional)
Thursday 16th (4:15-6:45pm)
6th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 24th (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
November
Monday 3rd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Mid-Term Break
Thursday 13th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
3rd Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Thursday 20th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
5th Year P/T Meeting (Provisional)
Friday 28th
Staff Training Day (No school for students)
December
Monday 1st - Friday 5th
Christmas Exams (6th Years / 3rd Years)(Provisional)
Monday 15th - Friday 19th
Christmas Exams (1st / 2nd & 5th Years)
Friday 19th (1pm)
Christmas Holidays Begin
January
Monday 5th (8:50am)
School Reopens after Christmas Holidays
Thursday 15th
1st Year Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Thursday 22rd (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
1st Year P/T Meeting
Thursday 29th (4.15pm - 6.45pm)
2nd Year P/T Meeting
February
Monday 2nd
St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday - No School
Tuesday 3rd - Friday 13th
TY Work Experience (Provisional)
Tuesday 3rd - Friday 13th
Mock Examinations for JC & LC
Wednesday 11th
TY Parents Subject Choice Meeting at 7pm
Friday 13th February (1pm)
Midterm Break Begins
Monday 23rd (8.50 am)
School Reopens after Midterm Break
Thursday 26th (4:15-6:45pm)
TY P/T Meeting
March
Monday 2nd - Friday 5th
Easter Exams (1st & 5th Years)
Friday 6th
St Kieran’s Day Activities
Saturday 7th
Entrance Assessment Test (Provisional)
Monday 16th
Free Day (No School for students)
Tuesday 17th
School Closed (St Patrick’s Day Bank Holiday)
Friday 27th (1pm)
Easter Holidays Begin
April
Monday 13th
School Reopens after Easter Holidays
Thursday 23rd
Information Evening for Parents of 3rd Year (Regarding TY)
May
Monday 4th
School Closed (Bank Holiday)
Monday 25th - Friday 29th
Summer Examinations
Friday 29th (1pm)
Summer Holidays Begin
June
Wednesday 3rd
Junior & Leaving cert exams start

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